There are 9 ways to get from New Orleans to Gurnee by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSY - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
7h 33m$105–567Bus, train
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
21h 27m$151–255Train
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
22h 19m$240–570Drive 958.7 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Gurneecar 958.7 mi
15h 54m$175–253Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSY - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
7h 51m$340–717Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MSY - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
9h 50m$453–2,524Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
- Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane GPT - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
10h 37m$129–543Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
- Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GPT - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
10h 46m$109–453Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to South Bend, train
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to South Bend (SBN)plane MSY - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
11h 45m$175–832
New Orleans to Gurnee by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Gurnee is to bus and train which costs $150 - $260 and takes 21h 27m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Gurnee is to fly and train which takes 7h 33m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from New Orleans to Gurnee. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Waukegan via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 19m.
The distance between New Orleans and Gurnee is 897 miles. The road distance is 964.3 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Gurnee without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 27m and costs $150 - $260.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from New Orleans to Gurnee, including transfers.
New Orleans to Gurnee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
New Orleans to Gurnee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Gurnee is 964 miles. It takes approximately 15h 54m to drive from New Orleans to Gurnee.
There are 187+ hotels available in Gurnee.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Gurnee, IL, USA?
You can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 22h 19m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Clybourn to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $2–3
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Clybourn to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $2–3
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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